Partnership & Community

It is a facility that is central to our aim of building the confidence of our pupils. Music and Drama plays a crucial role in building confidence, teamwork, and communication skills in children. The newly refurbished space will allow the school to continue to promote public speaking and confidence, as well as provide opportunities for those more technical to learn to use state-of-the-art equipment. It will also help to boost social mobility in an area such as Northumberland where it is needed the most.

This new facility will benefit our greatest partnership, WISE Academies. The WISE Academies is a Multi-Academy Trust which incorporates a number of academies in the North-East of England. The Trust is a DfE approved charity that consists of both converter and sponsored academies. The Trust is dedicated to getting the best possible outcomes, ensuring that every pupil achieves their full potential within a rich learning environment.

Our partnership with WISE will include the sharing of best practice amongst our respective teaching staff, professional development opportunities for both communities, the setting up of departmental networks (SEND for example), Heads training, pupil leadership programmes and academic enrichment.

Charity

At Mowden Hall, we believe that kindness, generosity and a sense of responsibility are important parts of growing into confident and compassionate young people. Throughout the year, pupils, families and staff have come together to support a range of charitable causes and community initiatives, putting our values into action both within and beyond the school.

This year, the Mowden community raised an impressive £2,617.79 for charity, supporting the Great North Air Ambulance, NSPCC Number Day, Children in Need, Cancer Research UK and Innowalk for Amelie. Our Parents’ Association also plays an important role in supporting the school’s charity initiatives through fundraising.

Our support extends beyond fundraising. We have collected donations for West Northumberland Food Bank, helping to support local families experiencing financial hardship, and supported Care4Calais, which works with refugees to help people rebuild their lives with safety and dignity.

Pupils have also continued to make a practical contribution to their local and wider communities. This has included growing native tree saplings for Seeds2Trees, donating timber to Byker Housing Association’s woodworking project, and providing books for Development Direct and local rural school libraries.

These opportunities help our children understand that making a difference is not simply about raising money. Whether through giving their time, sharing resources, caring for the environment or supporting those in need, our pupils are encouraged to recognise the positive impact they can have on the world around them. This sense of community and responsibility is an important part of life at Mowden Hall.